Rachel Barkow argues that while the criminal justice system is a regulatory one, it does not incorporate the same checks on its power as other regulatory systems—to criminal justice's detriment. Read more
Barton Beebe examines intellectual property law
Professor Barton Beebe gave the inaugural lecture of the John M. Desmarais Professorship of Intellectual Property Law on “Intellectual Property Law and the Problem of Aesthetic Progress.” Read more
Workplace IDs
In the 14th annual Korematsu Lecture, Kenji Yoshino argues that the pressure to "cover" prevents members of minority groups—as well as some straight white men—from bringing their authentic selves to work. Read more
Summarizing his life’s work, the famous libertarian examines a process of ideological "retooling," and his transformation from libertarian to classical liberal. Read more
Dean Trevor Morrison analyzes restraints on presidential power in his inaugural lecture for the Eric M. and Laurie B. Roth Professorship of Law. Read more
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NYU Law’s reputation for academic excellence is grounded in the scholarship of our faculty, which routinely draws accolades from the legal academy and beyond.
Our professors are also leaders in a wide range of disciplines, actively engaged as theorists, practitioners, policymakers, and commentators. We pride ourselves on the fact that our scholars live in the real world, not in an ivory tower. They pursue matters that are before courts and regulatory agencies, testify before lawmakers, serve on commissions, and advise government entities, NGOs, and other organizations. Students reap the benefits, as faculty members draw on their research and real-world experience in the classroom.
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Faculty Scholarship
Our faculty publish a wide array of articles and books each year. Click to see a list of faculty publications.
Social Media
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Centers & Institutes
At our 32 centers, faculty research a range of topics, from Law and Economics to Human Rights and Global Justice.
Upcoming Faculty Workshops
- 2/2: Samuel Estreicher
- 2/9: Adam Samaha
- 2/17: Frank Upham (Note: This workshop is on a Tuesday.)
The faculty workshops are held Mondays in the Faculty Library from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. You can access papers here.
Spring 2015 Colloquia
NYU Law has ten colloquia, rigorous meta-seminars convened by faculty in their areas of specialty. Here are the ones being offered this Spring:
Colloquium on Culture and the Law
Professor Oscar Chase
Colloquium on Legal and Constitutional History
Professors William Nelson and John Phillip Reid
Innovation Policy Colloquium
Professors Jeanne Fromer and Christopher Jon Sprigman
Institute for International Law and Justice Colloquium
Professor Benedict Kingsbury and Adjunct Professor Harlan Cohen
Law and Economics Colloquium: Business Law & Economics
Professors Jennifer Arlen '86 and Emiliano Catan LLM '10
Tax Policy and Public Finance Colloquium
Professor Daniel Shaviro and Adjunct Professor Alan Viard